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Waterville, Maine
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Colby Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to Colby's Other Incoming Students?

Use the admissions stats from Colby College's recent freshman class to see how you compare.

Below You'll Find:

  • What Admissions Stats Mean for You
  • Selectivity of Colby College
  • Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Colby
  • Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
  • Average SAT & ACT Scores
  • Helpful Resources

How are Colby Admissions and Enrollment Stats Applicable to You?

Colby College's Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college's acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

High selectivity and low acceptance rates mean it will be difficult getting accepted to that college or university.

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Selectivity (Fall 2019 ): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

SelectivityHighly Selective
Acceptance Rate9.7%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2019 )

Applicant Total13,584
Accepted1,314
Enrolled522

Additional Questions to Ask

  • A college's selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

What's the Male/Female Breakdown When it Comes to Admissions?

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Colby Average SAT Scores: Are Yours in the Green or Better?

These ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of those accepted. 52.0% of accepted freshmen submitted SAT scores.

Old SAT Math  (700 to 780 )
200
800
Old SAT Critical Reading  (680 to 740 )
200
800
Old SAT Combined Math and Reading  (1380 to 1520 )
400
1600

NEW (2016) Colby Average SAT Scores

New SAT Combined Math and Reading  (1430 to 1540 )
400
1600

Colby Average ACT Scores: Are You in the Green or Better?

These ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of those accepted. 38.0% of accepted freshmen submitted ACT scores.

ACT Math  (29 to 33 )
0
36
ACT English  (32 to 35 )
0
36
Composite ACT  (31 to 34 )
0
36
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